Most of the time when you argue with someone, you realize that the reason you can't persuade them is because they're not really listening. They remain detached for fear of being infected by your ideas, amirite?

+107 Most of the time when you argue with someone, you realize that the reason you can't persuade them is because they're not really listening. They remain detached for fear of being infected by your ideas, amirite?

by Anonymous 12 years ago

At least, that's what we like to tell ourselves...

by Anonymous 12 years ago

This just happened, they ignored numbers and facts and links and argued a bunch of points that have already been answered and shot down.

by Anonymous 12 years ago

Youre wrong

by Anonymous 12 years ago

While I don't agree with "most", I've experienced this a lot too, when it's clear people haven't listened to a word you've said. Perhaps the thing about being infected is a bit much too, but the general idea of people just ignoring what you say completely and not taking anything on board is quite right.

by Anonymous 12 years ago

Hint hint?

by Anonymous 12 years ago

...no, should I have been trying to hint at something?

by Anonymous 12 years ago

It's true, but I don't realize it.

by Anonymous 12 years ago